High-precision calorimetry is a core area of expertise in Ames that is essential for discovery of new caloric materials.
Capabilities
Organization:
Ames Areas: Elastocaloric Magnetocaloric |
Synthesis of poly-, nano-, and single-crystalline metal alloys and composites is a major area of expertise at Ames. Organization:
Ames Areas: Elastocaloric Magnetocaloric |
Netzsch DIL 402C dilatometer; Netzsch DSC 404 C: from -150 ºC to 700 ºC; and from 25 ºC to 1650 ºC; Perkin-Elmer Thermal Organization:
Ames Areas: Elastocaloric Electrocaloric Magnetocaloric |
Utilizes a density functional theory (DFT) based Green’s function electronic-structure method. Organization:
Ames Areas: Elastocaloric |
Utilizes high throughput arc melting system to prepare a large amount of bulk alloy samples. Organization:
Ames Areas: Elastocaloric Magnetocaloric |